Valderrama

Valderrama is perhaps the most famous course in Europe having hosted numerous Volvo Masters events and the 1997 Ryder Cup.

Valderrama is located in Sotogrande, Andalucia, thelargest and southern-most region of Spain.  A  few  miles  north  of  Gibraltar,  it  is  approximately  one  hour’s  drive  from   Malaga International  Airport.

The climate is ideal for year-round golf Valderrama has been consistently ranked as number 1in Continental Europe since the late 80’s and has  been  included  in  the  Top  100  in  the  World  since  1999.

The  Par  71  Championship  Course measures  6356  meters  from  the  professional  tees.The  fairways  have  been  described  by  top  pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe, if not the world. It is not an easy course -nor was it intended to be.

The course itself is set amongst a cork oak forest on the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja. The fairways are fairly flat and tree lined while the greens are elevated and well protected by bunkers.  Whenever the course is presented to television it looks immaculate and perfectly manicured, we can assure you that's not just clever camera tricks!  Valderamma is kept in perfect condition throughout the year so whenever you choose to visit and play, you won't be disappointed.  Enjoy perfect fairways, super fast greens and notoriously difficult par 5's, you wouldn't expect any less from this prestigious course.

Valderrama is such a beautiful course and has to be ranked as one of the best in the world of golf. The setting is peaceful and tranquil  

The course was designed in 1974 by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, one of the great golf course architects, and was originally known as Las Aves (Sotogrande New).  In 1984, Mr. Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, acquired the golf course and committed to bringing the course to an extraordinary level, never seen before in Europe.Robert Trent Jones willingly agreed to come back and redesign his original layout of ten years  earlier.  The  course was  renamed Valderrama,  after  the  ancient estate  on  which  the  land  is  situated. 

Another aspect of playing this magnificent course is the history of Valderrama, make time to visit the museum and make the most of this once in a lifetime experience!